for my two penny worth... I like to do things to my car/van that are age apropriate and could have been done by the factory if they had the inclination/money
Commerjule's Holbay conversion is a point in case.
The Morris minor scene is has similar issues, marina engine swaps (equivalient to the rapier/alpine swap), then there is the Fiat Twink and Rover K Series etc.
It all comes down to what you're happy with and what you want to spend.
Like I say I like to keep it retro, just pepped up a little. If I want fuel economy and comfort, I'll use the Modern car.
Rupert
p.s. someone mentioned something about water pumps... I they fail catastrophically when they go and you will need gaskets and sealant to replace it. Oh and the bolts can easily shear off too..
"With great cars comes great responsibility"
www.littleyellowcar.co.uk
Commerjule's Holbay conversion is a point in case.
The Morris minor scene is has similar issues, marina engine swaps (equivalient to the rapier/alpine swap), then there is the Fiat Twink and Rover K Series etc.
It all comes down to what you're happy with and what you want to spend.
Like I say I like to keep it retro, just pepped up a little. If I want fuel economy and comfort, I'll use the Modern car.
Rupert
p.s. someone mentioned something about water pumps... I they fail catastrophically when they go and you will need gaskets and sealant to replace it. Oh and the bolts can easily shear off too..
"With great cars comes great responsibility"
www.littleyellowcar.co.uk
